SC Congresswoman Nancy Mace thought she was door knocking. Instead, she got engaged

U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-Daniel Island, got engaged over the weekend, saying “yes” to Charleston software entrepreneur Patrick Bryant after several years of dating.

The surprise marriage proposal came after a lot of planning, according to a Facebook post by Mace’s future husband. At the time, Mace thought she was knocking doors and getting b-roll footage for a future campaign ad.

Instead, Mace found herself saying, “oh my God,” as Byrant got down on one knee and asked, “Will you spend the rest of your life with me?”

The moment was caught on video and posted Monday morning to Mace’s campaign accounts on social media.

In the video of the proposal, Mace appears to be in shock when she see her beau at the door. The South Carolina congresswoman continues to say, “oh my god” multiple times before asking him, “Are you serious?”

She then rushes over to kiss him, and can be heard — still in shock — saying, “oh my God” through one of the kisses. Bryant lets out a laugh as the couple breaks apart and Mace absorbs what is happening.

“I literally thought I was shooting b-roll, and I’m not!” Mace said.

Bryant smiled as Mace held out her left hand for him to slide the engagement ring on her finger, but he first asked for confirmation.

“You say yes?” he asks.